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Jul 18, 2015

Natural gas beats coal in NC electricity mix for first time ever

Coal appears to be declining as an energy source in the US, and North Carolina is no different. What does this mean for emissions? 

Apr 20, 2015

The Piedmont Farm Tour turns 20

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Piedmont Farm Tour, an annual pilgrimage for thousands of local eaters seeking a deeper connection to the people and land that sustain them. 

Mar 1, 2015

Is the Piedmont ready for rabbit?

Fatty Owl Farm's BarnRaising crowdfunding campaign is two thirds of the way to financing the first certified rabbit processing facility east of Asheville. If funded, the facility could provide a new revenue opportunity for local farmers, and help Piedmont eaters shift to a more ecologically friendly source of meat. 

Feb 18, 2015

Farmers prepare for changing climate

Abundance NC's third annual Climate Adaptation Conference was filled with strategies farmers are using to prepare for a changing climate. 

Feb 1, 2015

ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE KEEPS AFRICAN AMERICAN LAND IN THE FAMILY

Roanoke Electric's Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program helps landowners implement sustainable forestry technique to generate revenue from their forests and keep the land in the family. 

Jan 14, 2015

NC BRINGS HOME NINE GOOD FOOD AWARDS

Eight North Carolinian food producers received national recognition for their outstanding products at the 2015 Good Food Awards. 

Jan 13, 2015

NC CLEAN TECH SUMMIT: FEB. 26, 2014

Summit aims to drive sustainable economic development, through the clean tech sector, across North Carolina. 

Jan 12, 2015

3RD ANNUAL CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CONFERENCE COMING TO PITTSBORO

On Friday, February 6th, Abundance NC will host the third annual Climate Change Adaptation Conference for Farmers at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. 

Sep 10, 2014

FARM AID COMES TO RALEIGH

This Saturday, the iconic concert in support of family farms is coming to Raleigh. 

Aug 10, 2014

Zoe B Organics offers baby toys that are better for babies and the planet

New parents can now get plastic-free toys from Wiston-Salem based Zoë b Organics